Mark your Calendar for Desert Rat 2020

[paul65k]

Originally Posted by work2play

Is there a schedule of events available? I am still a weekend warrior so I cannot come for the whole week but I would like to come for an extended weekend and catch as much of the tech talks as possible. I am hoping to bring 5-6 alpine owners with me from Ventura County, CA.

Thanks,
Mike

Hey Mike,

We're still working on the final agenda but if you could plan on arriving on Thursday and departing on Sunday you would get most of the "Good Stuff" including Tech updates, ACA annual meeting, Alpine mini swap meet and a chance to see everything at the big tent and outdoor swap meet in Quartzsite.

That should be an easy one day trip over and one day back.

I'll post a detailed agenda as we get closer to the event.

[PitMan51]

Sonia and I sent our money in yesterday. Looking forward to another great rally with good friends! We’re going to be spending 6 weeks in Texas, before heading to DRR. We’ll be leaving from the Freeport area on 1/3. It would be nice meet up with some Texas people on the way.

Bill & Sonia
09 Alpine MDTS

[Capt Bravo]

I'm hoping to make it there. Is the coach glass defogging crew scheduled to be there?

2005 WRV36mdds
2013 Nissan Frontier

[Sco70ttie]

Paul,

Staring on Monday we will be heading to warmer climates as we start our journey toward 2020 Desert Rat Rally. We will see you there!

[paul65k]

Originally Posted by Sco70ttie

Paul,

Staring on Monday we will be heading to warmer climates as we start our journey toward 2020 Desert Rat Rally. We will see you there!

Awesome....looking forward to seeing you there!

[whalepirot]

Originally Posted by Capt Bravo

I's the coach glass defogging crew scheduled to be there?
2005 WRV36mdds
2013 Nissan Frontier

Ditto, that query.

[Old Scout]

...as an"experienced" attendee of the Quartzsite rally event--14 times over the last 18 years--it may help to explain how things go during the rally. With over 100,000 RVers scattered throughout the desert surrounding Q-site, it is a prime target of opportunity for RV service providers of all shapes and sizes. In the early days, service providers routinely roamed the desert searching for potential customers. Recent enforcement of BLM rules for permits and revenue sharing have reduced the number of providers who now venture out in the desert. Many are now centralized in Q-site. There may be some online resources available to see what services might be available at Q-site this year, or for you to schedule work in advance.

[paul65k]

Originally Posted by whalepirot

Ditto, that query.

They always show up in Q....give them a call and make an appointment and you should be able to get your work done while there.

[paul65k]

Originally Posted by paul65k

They always show up in Q....give them a call and make an appointment and you should be able to get your work done while there.

Here's their info:
https://www.autoglassboss.com/Auto-R...RV-Windows.asp

[Hayduke]

Hi Paul

Where exactly will we be?

I'm trying to determine whether I should I anticipate having mobile data while I am there.

Maybe others know from prior years. Primary is AT&T with T-Mobile as backup data.

Thanks

[paul65k]

Originally Posted by Hayduke

Hi Paul

Where exactly will we be?

I'm trying to determine whether I should I anticipate having mobile data while I am there.

Maybe others know from prior years. Primary is AT&T with T-Mobile as backup data.

Thanks

We are about 2 miles east on Plomosa Rd. I have AT&T and last year it was OK....slow during peak periods, certainly no streaming but I was able to keep track of my business especially before 10AM and after 7PM.

I heard t-Mobile was actually better last year because they have fewer subscribers and they didn't overwhelm the system as much

[Hayduke]

Originally Posted by paul65k

We are about 2 miles east on Plomosa Rd. I have AT&T and last year it was OK....slow during peak periods, certainly no streaming but I was able to keep track of my business especially before 10AM and after 7PM.

I heard t-Mobile was actually better last year because they have fewer subscribers and they didn't overwhelm the system as much

oh I see. It's not a matter of signal strength. The network just gets congested because there are so many people. Didn't think about that.

I already planned to take that week off work, so at least I know I can tend to an emergency in the evening.

Thanks Paul

[paul65k]

Here's the agenda.....only 10 days left to register.

Alpine Coach Association-Desert Rat Rally - January 15 - 22, 2020

Wed, Jan 15 Arrival Day
Welcome Meeting, Happy Hour, & Announcements
Welcome Dinner (BYOB)

Thurs, Jan 16
Catered Breakfast - Eggs, Sausage, Bacon, Hash Browns, & pancakes
ACA Membership Meeting
Blue Water Casino Trip for Non ACA members (Free Shuttle Bus provided)
Social Hour in the Tent (BYOB)
Catered BBQ Dinner (BYOB)
Live Music by Terry Hopple (The Singing Cowboy)

Fri, Jan 17
Breakfast goodies provided (bring your own coffee or drinks)
ACA Gearhead Meetings - General Topics with Engineer Mike Solar & Lithium Batteries to Follow
Catered Lunch - Silver Buckle at La Mesa RV ( 75 E Main St, Quartzsite )
Explore Quartzsite sites near camp (Fishermans Intaglio, Quartzsite Rock alignment, Celia’s Garden)
Social Hour in the Tent (BYOB) Dinner on your own

Sat, Jan 18
Breakfast goodies provided (bring your own coffee or drinks) Day at Desert Bar (both easy way & 4 wheeler trip)
Social Hour - Wine & Margaritas provided Catered Mexican Dinner
Live Entertainment (Special Entertainer TBA)

Sun, Jan 19
Breakfast goodies provided (bring your own coffee or drinks)
Devotional in the Tent (Benedum)
ACA Gearhead Meeting - Subject TBD
Craft Show & Swap Meet in the Tent- Bring your items to sell or trade Coach Open House
Social Hour in the Tent (BYOB)
Catered Chicken Dinner (BYOB)
Live Music by Art Michaud and dancing in the Tent

Mon, Jan 20
Breakfast goodies provided (bring your own coffee or drinks)
Golf Day
Cornhole Tournament
Social Hour in the Tent (BYOB)
Spuds & Splits (baker potatoes & ice cream social to follow) (BYOB & bring a topping for potatoes or Ice cream)
Comedy Night (Special Entertainer TBA)

Tues, Jan 21
Breakfast goodies provided (bring your own coffee or drinks)
Day in Yuma, OR Los Algodones, Mexico* (*DON’T FORGET YOUR PASSPORT if going to Mexico)
Social Hour in the Tent (BYOB)
“Kitchen Sink” appetizers to share in the Tent (BYOB) It’s our last night to socialize (and clean out your pantry, & fridge)….. bring a little snack to share while we reminisce about the past few days together & discuss future meet- ups!

Wed, Jan 22
The Tent comes down & Time to say Goodbye - See You at the Next Rally!!! Safe Travels to All

(This is a TENTATIVE AGENDA - times & additional events are still in the works)

[paul65k]

Better shot of agenda